SEMH Teaching Assistant: Nurture, Support & Growth

Justteachers Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Newark (NG22). The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 5-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing classroom, behavioural and pastoral support in a nurturing environment.

You will help implement emotional regulation strategies, assist with learning plans and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing, helping students build confidence and resilience for positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• SEMH experience desirable.
• Patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Assist with emotional regulation strategies.
• Support individual learning plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Encourage independence and resilience.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEMH experience desirable

Patience and resilience

Strong communication skills

Two professional references

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Newark (NG22). The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 5-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing classroom, behavioural and pastoral support in a nurturing environment.

You will help implement emotional regulation strategies, assist with learning plans and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing, helping students build confidence and resilience for positive outcomes.